In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
tilt your glasses steep
and drain them if you're like me
filled up with apathy
worn out, accepting defeat
concur if you're at home
and you're getting drunk alone
in front of the tv
stone-faced and falling asleep
and smile 'cause this one's for you
and the trouble you've gotten into
the darkness you're still working through
and the dialogue that's haunting you
i'll tell them what they'd want to hear
i'm an expert, i've done this for years
they say hurt people just keep hurting people
but i've made my bed and i don't want to sleep in it
come back, keep me alive
i won't touch you, but look in your eyes
and just lay there, my own separate side
honey, stay here, just slip into my arms
and drain them if you're like me
filled up with apathy
worn out, accepting defeat
concur if you're at home
and you're getting drunk alone
in front of the tv
stone-faced and falling asleep
and smile 'cause this one's for you
and the trouble you've gotten into
the darkness you're still working through
and the dialogue that's haunting you
i'll tell them what they'd want to hear
i'm an expert, i've done this for years
they say hurt people just keep hurting people
but i've made my bed and i don't want to sleep in it
come back, keep me alive
i won't touch you, but look in your eyes
and just lay there, my own separate side
honey, stay here, just slip into my arms
Lyrics submitted by RPunk13
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